Am I required to have the tenant and the spouse on the lease in NJ?

The advantage of having the spouse on the lease is that it will give you an extra person to seek a judgment against in the event of a default. I...

This sounds like a habitability issue. However, a habitability hearing (sometimes called a "Marini" hearing) will probably not achieve the desired...

The short answer is "NO." Once you file your tax appeal, you may want to show the assessor the prior appraisal you received for purposes of trying...

Landlord served a 3 day notice to quit non payment of rent?

I agree that it is rather unusual to receive a Notice to Quit for non-payment of rent. Under ordinary circumstances, if the tenant is late with...

My appointment is full of mice droppings I lost all my clothes to because of this issue

You will need to check your lease to determine whether the extermination is the responsibility of the landlord or the responsibility of the tenant....

What can I do about this sewer bill my landlord is making me pay ?

The sewer bill is almost always in the landlord's name, since most towns will not allow the bill to be sent to anyone other than the owner of the...

Is it legal in New Jersey to raise residential rent while there are building violations?

In the event that a tenant contests a rent increase, the landlord will bear the burden of proving that the rent increase being sought is "not...

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In Toms River New Jersey, can a tenant legally install patio child safety locking bars?

You must have a safe means of egress in the event of a fire. You may want to check with the Toms River Fire Marshall to determine whether the...

As a Permanent Resident does mgmt have the right to perform a weekly inspection of my room and do I have the right to refuse?

Please check your rental agreement to determine whether inspections are allowed,

Should I have my move in inspection and move out inspection notarized?

Having the written statement notarized does not guarantee that the statement would be admissible in Court. Out of Court statements are generally...